It is a nice picture. But why, when you are spending all that money, would you rent that lens. It does not even have IS, so in a helicopter your shot has to be lucky that you get it at the right moment. True that applies to a lot of photography. But surely he could have taken something else!

Most professional photographers rarely use IS or even turn it on.

Sorry, but this is so factually incorrect it is almost funny. I do not think in all my years I have ever seen any pro turn off AF. Only ever time I would, might be with tripod and absolutely perfect conditions.

Going up in a heli after Hurricane Sandy, without gyro etc. Then as one poster already mentioned you are hoping to get some good shots on the 12/fps. And believe me if you have IS you would use it!

Agreed. I am technically a professional (reporter/photog with a weekly newspaper) and I have IS turned off on the lens that has it (24-105) and I did not bother buying the IS version of the 70-200 f/2.8 because at the speeds I shoot, it's not going to have an effect.

Apart from many other things, I spend an awful lot of time with reporters etc (and have done for a couple of decades) and I cannot remember a single time noticing one of them had any of their cameras with IS off. Why would they? Why would you? Makes no sense.

I never use IS during sports photography. Since I use a monopod and have a pretty steady setup, and never shoot below 1/1250s, I don't really need it. I also have no OOF shots, or at least very rarely. There's no reason for me to constantly run the IS motor when it makes not a lick of difference in the quality of my photos.

However, when handholding at slower shutter speeds, I definitely use it.

Agreed. I am technically a professional (reporter/photog with a weekly newspaper) and I have IS turned off on the lens that has it (24-105) and I did not bother buying the IS version of the 70-200 f/2.8 because at the speeds I shoot, it's not going to have an effect.

Apart from many other things, I spend an awful lot of time with reporters etc (and have done for a couple of decades) and I cannot remember a single time noticing one of them had any of their cameras with IS off. Why would they? Why would you? Makes no sense.

There could be some weird feedback loop with high frequency vibrations in some cases. That could be a reason to turn IS of. But I don´t get why he has not used a faster prime lens ?

I never use IS during sports photography. Since I use a monopod and have a pretty steady setup, and never shoot below 1/1250s, I don't really need it. I also have no OOF shots, or at least very rarely. There's no reason for me to constantly run the IS motor when it makes not a lick of difference in the quality of my photos.

However, when handholding at slower shutter speeds, I definitely use it.

Well, I must say that is quite unusual. In all my years, and having done many major sporting events in different countries, I do not think I have ever seen anyone shoot with it off.

And to say it does not make a lick of difference. It might not, but can, if you get knocked by your neighbour, accidentally prodded by a monopod in your back, or who knows what else.

If it does not make a lick of difference, then you might as well have it on so you do not forget to turn it on when you do need it. ;-)

I never use IS during sports photography. Since I use a monopod and have a pretty steady setup, and never shoot below 1/1250s, I don't really need it. I also have no OOF shots, or at least very rarely. There's no reason for me to constantly run the IS motor when it makes not a lick of difference in the quality of my photos.

However, when handholding at slower shutter speeds, I definitely use it.

Well, I must say that is quite unusual. In all my years, and having done many major sporting events in different countries, I do not think I have ever seen anyone shoot with it off.

And to say it does not make a lick of difference. It might not, but can, if you get knocked by your neighbour, accidentally prodded by a monopod in your back, or who knows what else.

If it does not make a lick of difference, then you might as well have it on so you do not forget to turn it on when you do need it. ;-)

I'll say. The only time I EVER turn IS off is when I'm shooting a long exposure at night (w/ the camera on a tripod of course). Plus, even if you have the steadiest monopod and an f/0.6 lens, IS will still help you.